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As a very innovative, self-driven and strategic C-suite-level program manager, I have gained a successful and proven track record of achievement in lifecycle program management, whereby I have accomplished all milestones and deliverables through effective planning and influential leadership of program management teams.My key strengths lie in spearheading global program management and solution implementation for various organizations, which successfully target specific population areas and market arenas. This includes the acceleration of a start-up, SquareApple Ltd, building the company from registration to creating a precast concrete manufacturing business, setting up a factory unit and sales headquarters, as well as installing an ERP system to create 100% automation and visibility.I am equally strong in strategic and target-driven business management, requiring creative and innovative thinking to shape customer engagement plans and formulate sales campaigns. I successfully transformed sales volumes for SquareApple in two years as an industry disruptor, with more than 1500 loyal customers generated in Kenya, including on-boarding of the Government to be pro-precast construction.My empowering people management approach has derived high performance from both individual resources and teams. I have encouraged the adoption of new standard operating procedures and embedded a collaborative culture using well-defined change programs. An example being the deployment of global strategies and programs for Ericsson across all resources in the Sub Sahara region of Africa, operating as a strategic programs management lead, with dotted line reporting to Global Head of Knowledge Management. I realised significant cost savings for the company in three years through re-use of best practices and knowledge assets, as well as driving a ‘Leads to Sales’ program.In academia, I have attained a diploma in consulting, master's in information technology, bachelor's degree in computer science, as well as numerous certifications covering areas such as leadership, corporate communications, Six Sigma, document management, collaborative environments and security. I am dedicated to continued professional development and welcome any further training or education to reach the maximum career potential.As a LinkedIn community member, I would like to expand my network to include similar strategic program management professionals to engage with C-Suite level individuals, keep up to date with trends and maximise the use of emerging technologies in successful programs delivery.
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Managing DirectorSquareapple Sep 2014 - PresentNairobi, KenyaOperating under the mandate of the board and secretary to the directorate, my remit is to build a start-up into a major construction industry player, from strategy and business planning to visionary leadership of sales, marketing and business development to create promotions for real estate construction precast products, ultimately for successful market launch. I motivate teams by setting objectives, sharing knowledge of GTM strategies and brand development, identifying leads, adopting service techniques and relationship building. I drive operational excellence via process safeguarding, cost control, continuous improvement and best practices. I consult with leaders on portfolio growth plans, services, products, business finances, team performance, QA and target achievement. My key achievements:• Developed start-up into a precast concrete production factory and sales HQ office.• Drove 100% automation in business visibility, sales & marketing and resourcing.• Introduced ERP Odoo to refine processes and maximise social media platform use.• Increased sales volumes in 2-years and generated 1.5k+ loyal regional customers.• Disrupted industry in launch of low-cost precast concrete waling panels products, HBeams,TBeams/Blocks.• Influenced government to use precast concrete panel products to replace stone mining.• Created decent, low-cost affordable housing by providing basis of pyramid population.• Consistently achieved strategic goals by setting up a KPI-based business operating model.• Improved workforce performance following organizational restructure and accountabilities.• Facilitated skills development for every member of staff as designer of competency plan.• Established a periodic incentives scheme and staff appraisal program as part of growth.• Built public trust and confidence by communicating success stories & sharing knowledge.
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Strategy Execution Manager - Pre-Sales Region Sub Sahara AfricaEricsson Apr 2011 - Aug 2014Nairobi, KenyaIn a multi-faced leadership role, my remit was to deliver value for internal stakeholders through in-depth research and analysis, data insights and collaborative development of action plans to bolster key initiatives, project management and change programs designed to fully operationalize the organization. I supervised and motivated cross-functional teams to deliver transformation initiatives, including project management and program delivery professionals. My key achievements included:• Vastly reduced costs in 3-years through resource re-use and valuable knowledge assets.• Further created value by embedding best practices and using reference solutions globally.• Spearheaded the 'Leads to Sales' program to unite all sales resources to close deals.• Embedded business sustainability processes, continuous improvements and controls.• Partnered with the pre-sales team to create a global SaaS customer ID reference solution developed as part of the Knowledge Management Framework contribution at the R&D center in Sweden. -
Strategic Programs Manager - Region Sub-Sahara AfricaEricsson, Kenya Jun 2010 - Apr 2011Nairobi, KenyaI primarily contributed to the development and execution of strategic activities, project management initiatives and sales campaigns to build a global brand. I liaised with key stakeholders to elicit requirements, define scope of programs, shape step-by-step roadmaps and conduct customer gap analysis, designed to drive initiatives forward, considering risks, costs, timeframes and required resources. My key achievements included:• Built a virtual team to achieve strategic program goals in the Sub Sahara Africa region.• Extended alliances beyond programmes to share knowledge and recycle programmes.• Established intercommunications, frameworks, controls and procedures to sustain change.• Assured global sales process improvement by implementing project toolbox program.
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Service Excellence Manager - East & Central Africa RegionEricsson Jun 2009 - Jun 2010Nairobi, KenyaMy primary remit was to lead and execute various change management programs, designed to drive continuous improvements enterprise-wide, fully optimize organizational processes and positively impact the overall customer experience. My key achievements included:• Adopted Six-Sigma to engage teams in problem solving, quality and process refinement.• Established best practices and processes to ensure an optimum customer experience.• Derived benefits via improvement of processes, team capabilities and solution designing.• Deployed a Service Delivery Maturity Model (SDMM) across Ericsson in Sub Sahara Africa.
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Information Systems Implementation & Change Management Consultant(Project: Nairobi Water Company)Indra Aug 2006 - May 2009KenyaI progressed to a team leader role with Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) to guide the deployment of a Customer Management and Billing (CMS) billing system, leading a team of two direct reports and a virtual team of eight resources. My key achievements included:• Led team to design Commercial Directorate Organization Structure in line with CMS.• Developed new end user procedures, customer forms and NCWSC water bill template.• Planned and executed go-live stage of a 5-day data migration to Oracle database.• Independently developed the end-user training plan for all NCWSC employees.• Implemented customer management & billing system regionally for Nairobi Water Co. -
Information Systems Implementation & Change Management Consultant(Project: Eepco, Ethiopia)Indra Jul 2005 - Aug 2006EthiopiaI was stationed at the Ethiopian Electricity Power Corporation (EEPCO) in Addis Ababa-Ethiopia to perform the role of deputy team leader and latterly team leader for the implementation of the Customer Management & Billing (CMS) System countrywide. I supervised a team of four direct reports and a virtual team of 18 resources as super users. I inputted into the development of new end-user system procedures and customer forms in both English and Amharic languages. I proposed and undertook a C-level discussion with EEPCO management to consider using available human resources on a 24hr day/night shift to resolve billing anomalies in 24 hours. My key achievements included:• Improved quality of customer service and a enhanced the customer experience.• Developed country-wide training plan in preparation for CMS system deployment
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Software Development ConsultantIndra May 2005 - Jul 2005Kenya• Involved in the ZESCO and EEPCO projects as a software developer using PowerBuilder and C software development tools. • Became competent in software development of the readings and billing software system modules of the CMS Billing & Customer Management System.
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Community Service As It Systems AdministratorAfrica Nazarene University Apr 2004 - Aug 2004KenyaAssisted in the installation and configuration of Operating Systems. Assisted in the maintenance and repair of computer hardware including printers, installation and placement of new networks. -
Research AssistantNation Media Group Oct 2003 - May 2004• Research using questionnaires and interviews on media coverage, as well as customer satisfaction and comments concerning the Nation Media Group newspapers, television, and radio within Nairobi. • Acquire and document statistics for the Nation Media Group research department. -
It AdministratorSoluziona Consulting. Unión Fenosa Group. Jun 2003 - Sep 2003Kenya• Hardware and Software Systems maintenance at the Ibera-Africa Power Plant, and Soluziona's Head Office. • Involved in installations, repairs, troubleshooting and maintenance of Ibera-Africa Power Plant Application Systems, including the Maintenance Management System (MMS), and the Inventory Management System (IMS). • My responsibilities included preventive maintenance and configurations of operating systems, mail exchange server systems, and office applications.
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